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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Wendell Ardell Bertelsen

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Battle Creek, Iowa

Honored By

Battle Creek, Iowa American Legion

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Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN MARINE CORPS JULY 14, 1942. SERVED OVERSEAS 10 MONTHS ON SOLOMON ISLANDS AND NEW HEBRIDES. DECORATIONS: AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATRE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH STARS FOR 2 GUADALCANAL ATTACKS. DISCHARGED JULY 15, 1946. SERVED 48 MONTHS.